Oakland Raiders LB Aldon Smith has yet to hear from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell regarding his possible reinstatement from suspension. The team had hoped to have an answer by Friday, Dec. 2, based on the timing of Smith's request.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is expected to respond to Oakland Raiders LB Aldon Smith's application for reinstatement this week. Smith applied to return to the league Oct. 3, and a decision will be rendered by Friday, Dec. 2, per the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.

Oakland Raiders LB Aldon Smith will be investigated by the NFL to see if he violated the protocols required of a suspended player seeking reinstatement to the league after his violation of the substance-abuse policy, according to a league source. An online video circulated that shows an unidentified man and woman talking about a hand-rolled cigarette. Smith is currently serving a year-long suspension and will be eligible to apply for reinstatement in September.

Updating a previous report, Oakland Raiders LB Aldon Smith will not be able to reapply for reinstatement from his one-year suspension until 60 days before Nov. 17 of this year. Smith was suspended for a hit and run, drunken driving and vandalism.

Free-agent LB Aldon Smith (Raiders) is still in the Raiders' plans after he completes his one-year suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. General manager Reggie McKenzie said he is in no rush to re-sign Smith, though, as he wants to make sure Smith is making the correct off-field decisions first. McKenzie said the conversations with Smith have been good and it's encouraging to see him get his life right. Smith is eligible to be reinstated off the NFL's reserve/suspended list in mid-November.